Its just an open book, viewed straight on, with the pages fanning out to either side from a tiny spine in the centre. No cover, no title text, no bookmark, just the page spread itself. Each page edge is drawn as a separate line so the whole thing looks like its caught mid-turn, which is where the name comes from I think.
Very low stitch count, especially in the smaller sizes. The 3 inch version is under a thousand stitches, so its genuinely fast to run and wont stress any standard hoop setup. Even the 10 inch comes in under 3,000, so this one runs quick regardless of size. One customer messages me about this from teachers and librarians more than any other book design, mostly ordering in small batches for end-of-term gifts. Last December someone ran fifty on muslin drawstring bags for a school reading programme and said it was the fastest embroidered batch they'd ever done.
Because its pure outline with no fill anywhere, the fabric becomes part of the design. White linen gives it a clean bookplate quality. Dark navy or forest green cotton makes the black thread read sharp. Ive stitched mine on a light grey tee and it looked like it belonged there. Works on anything with a smooth weave since theres no fill area to worry about. Skip fleece or heavy terry unless you lay down a light soluble topping first so those thin outlines dont sink into the pile. Use a sharp 75/11 needle and youll have no trouble with thread shredding on the longer page-edge runs.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Teacher appreciation tote bags and pouchesStitch on a natural canvas tote and the minimal outline reads like a hand-stamped literary motif
- Library volunteer and reading club badgesWorks as a small patch badge on a cardigan lapel or tote strap for a book club or library volunteer
- Bookshop staff aprons and cotton teesCentre it on a bookshop staff apron pocket for a clean non-corporate look that still says what you do
- Reading journal covers and fabric book sleevesSew onto a fabric journal cover or wrap it around a fabric book sleeve as a personalised reading gift
- School librarian gifts on linen drawstring bagsGoes beautifully on a linen drawstring bag as a teacher or librarian end-of-year gift
- Childrens bookbag patches for primary schoolSmall enough at three inches to sit on a childs bookbag without weighing it down or looking too adult
- Literary-themed hoop art for home office wallsHoop at eight or ten inches and hang in a home library or reading nook for a quiet, minimal wall piece
Dimensions
7 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.28 × 3.00 in | 992 |
| 1.70 × 4.00 in | 1,266 |
| 2.13 × 5.00 in | 1,535 |
| 2.55 × 6.00 in | 1,815 |
| 3.40 × 8.00 in | 2,390 |
| 3.82 × 9.00 in | 2,663 |
| 4.25 × 10.00 in | 2,946 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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